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Hydrogen has long been considered a potential key player in the transition to a low-carbon future. Australia, with its abundant renewable energy resources, has the potential to become a major player in the global hydrogen market.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has recently signed two agreements with Japanese partners to strengthen the low-carbon hydrogen value chain between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Japan.

The Taurus, Australia’s first hydrogen fuel cell prime mover, will be unveiled by Pure Hydrogen Corporation at the Brisbane Truck Show on May 18, 2023, and will afterwards undergo commercial trials with PepsiCo Australia in Brisbane.

Group of Seven climate ministers are expected to support Japan’s climate ambitions with a cautious endorsement by agreeing that ammonia might be used to reduce emissions from fossil fuel-based power plants, but only under specific circumstances.

According to a government analysis, Australia is no longer a global leader in the development of a clean hydrogen economy and urgently needs to advance critical projects.

The United States Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm, announced on Friday that the U.S. could export hydrogen to Japan as part of a broader bilateral energy cooperation effort, which includes wind and nuclear power.

After the Mirai, Toyota Motor Corp. intends to introduce a hydrogen-powered fuel cell version of the new Crown Sedan in the autumn.

For Japan’s G7 Presidency, the IEA has produced a wide range of new analysis on important energy and climate topics, including reports on hydrogen, steel, renewables integration, and natural gas. It has also contributed to discussions on important minerals, clean energy supply chains, energy efficiency, and lowering emissions from road transport.

A feasibility study for the production of clean hydrogen in Japan from garbage, including municipal waste, has been started by Idemitsu Kosan.

Linde Korea is actively growing the hydrogen ecosystem by building huge hydrogen vehicle charging stations in Gyeonggi-do and increasing industrial gas output for semiconductor fabrication.